CNC Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence . As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role:

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily functions of Laser, Punch, and panel bender machines. You will use work orders, drawings, sketches, fabrication standards, and programs to produce parts on the CNC machines for Crusoe Fabricators. This role is crucial to our manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient and accurate production of high-quality components. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of CNC machinery operation, blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to safety and quality. This is a full-time position. (#INDMFG)

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Machine Setup and Operation: Set up machinery to manufacture parts, including loading feed mechanisms by lifting sheet metal. Enter programs or perform post-production of existing programs. Run tests before starting operations.

• Blueprint Interpretation and Quality Assurance: Read and interpret blueprint designs to manufacture products/components to customer specifications. Make mechanical and/or program adjustments to ensure parts meet quantity and quality requirements. Inspect machinery and products for quality assurance, utilizing the quality control system and check sheets.

• Machine Maintenance and Tooling: Periodically check CNC machines to ensure punch or laser tooling is in good condition. Replace/sharpen tooling as needed. Perform daily maintenance on the machinery. Maintain tooling inventory for current and future production.

• Documentation and Review: Review work orders and programs for accuracy concerning designs and verification of required materials.

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by the supervisor.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• CNC Experience: 3+ years of experience as a CNC Operator or Machinist.

• Technical Skills: Ability to read technical manuals/blueprints/drawings. Methodical/analytical problem-solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude.

• Physical Requirements: Requires lifting, lowering, pushing, and pulling merchandise up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

• Soft Skills and Work Ethic: Must be detail-oriented, a team player willing to take on additional roles, and have a good attitude and willingness to learn.

• Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check.

• Adaptable & Collaborative Work Ethic: A proactive self-starter who consistently delivers assigned duties, knows when to seek assistance, and thrives in a team-oriented environment, readily supporting other teams and departments to achieve shared goal

• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Bonus Points:

• Certificate of a 2-year technical degree in Machine Technology, Precision Machining, or CNC Operations.

• Experience working with shop machinery, including Shear and Brake Press.

• Laser and punch experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

• Employer contributions to HSA account

• Paid parental leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Professional development & tuition reimbursement

• Mental health & wellness support

• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $20/hr - $30/hr + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.